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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Astorga
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Astorga
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:30 AM 4h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 12:51 PM Astorga station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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8:30 AM 4h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 12:51 PM Astorga station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 00621
8:30 AM 4h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 12:51 PM Astorga station €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
376218:30 AM 4h21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 12:51 PM Astorga station €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Astorga costing on average €30.
Other travel options to Astorga take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Astorga as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Astorga station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Astorga, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Monbus to go to Astorga by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Astorga by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
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